OFFICIAL: Night game vs. Michigan State 10/7 (kickoff 7:30 PM)
September 25th, 2017 at 11:54 AM ^
I think I am more concerned about the Michigan State fans you are gonna be interacting with.
You also thought you would need to defend yourself during the Women's March that took place last Febraury in Ann Arbor. Get a grip man.
September 25th, 2017 at 11:44 AM ^
September 25th, 2017 at 12:22 PM ^
September 25th, 2017 at 2:52 PM ^
underrated comment, deserves more +1's
September 25th, 2017 at 11:04 AM ^
Was hoping that would be the case. And dont worry about the drunk and belligerant MSU fans - they'll mostly all be gone by halftime.
September 25th, 2017 at 11:14 AM ^
sell Sparty fans short. With a late game, there is plenty of time for them to be drunk and belligerent all day Saturday. Something to look forward to...
September 25th, 2017 at 11:24 AM ^
You go my Kiss tickets?
September 25th, 2017 at 11:05 AM ^
the worst traffic congestion pre-game that I've ever seen. Must have been way more people coming into town just to hangout without tickets than normal. Maybe the later start will spread things out some.
September 25th, 2017 at 11:07 AM ^
September 25th, 2017 at 11:09 AM ^
And I mean, at like 9-10 AM. It took a very, VERY long time to crawl down Ann Arbor-Saline / S. Main to the golf course. I mean, like a CRAZY long time.
September 25th, 2017 at 11:13 AM ^
September 25th, 2017 at 11:19 AM ^
I was there for that one. We were stuck in traffic, and saw cop cars escorting buses -- and going very fast -- on the shoulder. It was the Ohio State team buses, which had been stuck in traffic, and they were pretty damn late themselves arriving to the stadium!
We made kickoff, but just barely. There was no tailgating that day. It was just a "park the car and GO" situation.
September 25th, 2017 at 11:07 AM ^
Are they locking us in our own stadium this year? Any word from Chris Frey?
September 25th, 2017 at 11:07 AM ^
State fans don't travel well when they suck. If they lose to Iowa, the State contingent won't be that big. Hopefully the game is over in the 4th quarter and they all leave early.
September 25th, 2017 at 11:13 AM ^
They'll want to day party in Ann Arbor with their friends who went to Michigan
September 25th, 2017 at 11:26 AM ^
As opposed to themselves.
September 25th, 2017 at 11:09 AM ^
Not too worried about the MSU crowd. I think they'll be a little humble and/or subdued this year. They'll probably roll into the game 2-2 knowing that it won't get much better for them.
September 25th, 2017 at 11:11 AM ^
Can't think of a more fun tailgate for in-staters
September 25th, 2017 at 11:12 AM ^
September 25th, 2017 at 11:12 AM ^
September 25th, 2017 at 11:14 AM ^
September 25th, 2017 at 11:13 AM ^
While I don't like this issue being taken out of Michigan's hands, I can also do the math. This is the 7th season we've had lights and there's been just three night games. Plus last year's Wisconsin game was SUPPOSED to be a night game...until it wasn't. Michigan clearly doesn't want to do night games. Taking it out of our control is pretty much the only way to get a night game at the big house.
So on one hand, grrr. On the other hand, yay!
September 25th, 2017 at 11:22 AM ^
Maybe here? Not sure. In any event, I read somewhere that Michigan is planning 3 night games in 2017-2018; so, it's gonna be 2 this year and 1 next year, or vice-versa.
Can anyone vouch for the accuracy of that?
If they do have a second night game in 2017, I would think that the only viable option would be Minnesota.
September 25th, 2017 at 11:44 AM ^
See, I am thrilled about this MSU night game but hopefully Minnesota will stick to a 3:30PM/4:00PM slot. Not high profile enough for a night battle (unless they're undefeated) and by November it'll be significantly colder.
I imagine the two night games will come in 2018. Three highly palatable options:
- September 22nd vs. Nebraska (this one screams night game)
- October 13th vs. Wisconsin (same)
- November 3rd vs. Penn State (again, may have the cold to deal with, but could be a huge matchup, especially if PSU beats OSU in Happy Valley beforehand).
September 25th, 2017 at 9:14 PM ^
Contractually they have to host at least 3 night games between this season and next. Seems logical to believe we only do 1 this season and save the other 2 for next season.
September 25th, 2017 at 11:14 AM ^
September 25th, 2017 at 11:14 AM ^
I am Jack's complete lack of surprise.
September 25th, 2017 at 11:15 AM ^
Good good. Primetime pain for the spartans!!!!
September 25th, 2017 at 11:15 AM ^
I wonder what alternates we are going to wear?
/ducks
September 25th, 2017 at 11:18 AM ^
September 25th, 2017 at 11:15 AM ^
Uh oh -- a little less than two weeks to prepare the liver.
September 25th, 2017 at 11:16 AM ^
It's a fucking bad idea. We need Iowa to beat them up really good so they are too dejected to come to Ann Arbor in droves. Is this typical UofM elitism? Yup. But 60% of Spartan fans are fucking degenerates that are just a few wrong words away from going neanderthal. I hate that this game is at night.
September 25th, 2017 at 11:20 AM ^
September 25th, 2017 at 11:27 AM ^
I'm more worried about my personal property than myself.
Me? I can handle. My truck parked all night somewhere while I'm in the game? Not so much.
September 25th, 2017 at 11:31 AM ^
Yup. Tires gon get slashed and doors gon get spray painted
September 25th, 2017 at 12:28 PM ^
The real concern isn't day or night. It's just letting Staee fans into Ann Arbor that's the problem
September 25th, 2017 at 11:32 AM ^
Why is your truck so special that some juggalos are going to de trashing it?
September 25th, 2017 at 1:25 PM ^
It's nice?
I don't really know. It's just the second most costly item I own. I worry.
September 25th, 2017 at 11:33 AM ^
I'll take weiners (phrasing) over the Camo Clan
September 25th, 2017 at 11:23 AM ^
there will be brahs. Lots of brahs. Brahs without shirts. Brahs with Natty light. Brahs with tilted Cubs hats.
There Will Be Brahs.
September 25th, 2017 at 11:52 AM ^
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September 25th, 2017 at 11:28 AM ^
Are you really THAT afraid of their fans? I know they're annoying. But if you look back at the Bo, Mo, Lloyd, etc. years, they have brought a good sized crowd to the big house despite crappy records many, many times.
What happens against Iowa this weekend won't change anything.
September 25th, 2017 at 11:43 AM ^
Lol. You epitomize the worst aspects of the stereotypical Michigan fan.
September 25th, 2017 at 11:16 AM ^
Let's take care of matters in the first half, and send the Go Green/Go White crowd back to their RVs at halftime. Hated seeing them popping off two years ago in our town.
September 25th, 2017 at 11:16 AM ^
September 25th, 2017 at 11:25 AM ^
September 25th, 2017 at 12:54 PM ^
I snapped a picture of one them tailgating a couple seasons ago in Pioneer:
September 25th, 2017 at 5:58 PM ^
Where else would they cook their meth?
September 25th, 2017 at 11:16 AM ^
God dammit.
As someone who drives over 300 miles one way to these games. I hate night games.
I like drinking early getting the game done. Getting back to my firends house and watching some night games while I shake off a hangover.
This is going to be a fucking nightmare. Fantastic.